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■ BREAKBULK
transporting the aircraft fuel tanks. Packed in seawor- thy crates, these Airbus elements were collected by a suitable low-loader from the inspection company in the Rhineland-Palatinate, then stowed and secured by a
certified company in Hamburg in accordance with the required quality standards. This sensitive cargo then left the Port of Hamburg on a one-month sea voyage to the island state. ■ LogCoop/red
Four questions to ... Carsten Berger, General Manager and member of the Executive Board at LogCoop
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LogCoop is an alliance of medium-sized forward- ers and logistics service providers. Where do you see your main strengths?
Aiming to provide one-stop shopping, as an alliance LogCoop assembles the complete range of services from medium-sized companies in the transport & logistics sector. Currently our network has over 200 members throughout Europe, for whom we facilitate a natural pooling of resources and exploitation of syn- ergies. The LogCoop storage network and the B2C forklift takeaway network are unique in Germany.
How are you able to support individual compa- nies?
LogCoop sees itself as a neutral partner for main- ly owner-managed companies and assists these to boost their competitiveness. Promoting cooperation and utilizing individual expertise are our essential modules. The basic instrument is LogCoop’s In- tranet, which not only mutually networks members, but also supports them in everyday business relat- ed to transport tenders or storage enquiries. In ad- dition, our regional and industry meetings provide the framework for an active exchange of expertise.
In addition, LogCoop also offers many consultancy services – from tender management and process optimization via marketing & distribution to joint trade fair showcasing.
Your Sea Freight Working Group has opted for a special area. What does it aim for?
The aim of the neutral Sea Freight Working Group is to illustrate one-stop supply chain management for medium-size companies. This is also covers the jobs needing to be done with containers, naturally also breakbulk. The 19 members currently belong- ing to the working group meet every eight weeks to organize themselves. Individual knowhow in the sea freight area is stupendous, and so is the poten- tial within LogCoop. Two projects have already been implemented here this year.
Why has LogCoop joined HHM?
We are a member of HHM because the Port of Hamburg is a gateway to the world for us as a me- dium-sized logistics alliance and we are a reliable partner for its network in all areas of transport and storage logistics. ■ Ralf Johanning
Especially bulky shipments require customized packaging to ensure safety during transport